Trainee Early Years /Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Trainee Early Years /Primary SEND Teaching Assistant – Start Your Career in Education (Essex)

Ready to begin a meaningful career supporting children in a nursery or school classroom? This fully funded trainee opportunity is ideal for those looking to step into a early years or primary SEND support or teaching assistant role with the skills, confidence and knowledge nurseries and schools are looking for.

What You Will Gain

- Practical training for early years and primary school settings

- Knowledge and skills in Early Years relating to

• Special needs and disabilities
• Speech, language and communication
• Inclusive practice
• An introduction to Makaton
• CV, application and interview coaching
• Guaranteed job interviews with local education settings
• Ongoing support to secure an early years, teaching assistant or school SEND support position

This programme forms part of the government’s Skills Bootcamps, offering flexible training for adults aged 19+ living in Essex who want to move into a new career. No previous experience is needed, just enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to support children’s learning.

You’ll learn how to assist teachers, set up activities, support learners with different needs and create a positive classroom environment. With dedicated guidance throughout, you’ll be supported directly into early years, teaching assistant, SEND school support roles upon completion.

If you’re caring, motivated and ready to start a rewarding journey in education, this is the perfect way to begin.

Apply now to become a Trainee Teaching Assistant.

Please note that this is a training course and no fees apply